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Tokyo stocks open lower ahead of BoJ decision
TOKYO, July 31, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Tokyo stocks opened lower on Tuesday in
cautious trade as investors waited for the Bank of Japan’s policy decision
later in the day.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.40 percent, or 90.66 points, at
22,454.18 in early trade, while the broader Topix index slipped 0.36 percent,
or 6.44 points, to 1,761.71.
BSS/AFP/MR/ 1026 hrs